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SJ16 FCW

2016 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,762 mi
Last recorded62,762 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 FCW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 62,762 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 62,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2025 53,533 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack slight leak.

Fail 9 Jul 2025 53,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack slight leak.

Pass 11 Jul 2024 40,535 miles

Offside Rear Bumper slight damage.

Fail 8 Jul 2024 40,535 miles

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bumper slight damage.

Pass 16 Jun 2023 33,584 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 27,760 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 22,136 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 22,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 12,694 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 5,448 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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SJ16 FCW is a 2016 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,190 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ16 FCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 10 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SJ16 FCW registered?

SJ16 FCW is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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The MOT history for SJ16 FCW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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